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The origin of hip-hop's intense obsession with technology

A look at hip-hop's use of technology as part of a longer tradition within black music of using one's body to recreate the ...

Kid Cudi Celebrates ‘Maui Wowie’ Debuting on the Hot 100 17 Years After Release: ‘A True Example of Timeless Music’

A trip to Honolulu might be in store for Kid Cudi, as 2008’s “Maui Wowie” debuted on the latest Billboard Hot 100 (for the ...
Uproxx

The Best Of Hip-Hop From The 2024 Uproxx Music Critics Poll

Hip-hop is well-represented in the 2024 Uproxx Critics Poll, in a year defined as much by conflict as anything else. This is the 7th annual version of the poll, in which nearly 300 music critics from ...
The New York Times

9 Surprising Songs Sampled in Classic Hip-Hop Tracks

Hear where moments of Kraftwerk, Enya, Herb Alpert and more ended up in producers’ deft hands. By Lindsay Zoladz Today’s playlist is a celebration of a tried-and-true method of discovering new-to-you ...
The Source

Today In Hip Hop History: Biz Markie’s ‘The Biz Never Sleeps’ LP Released 36 Years Ago

Biz Markie's 'The Biz Never Sleeps' LP Released 36 Years Ago Biz Markie's 'The Biz Never Sleeps' LP 36 Years Ago ...
Okayplayer

Don't Teach Me Nonsense: Fela Kuti as a Sample in Rap

As the world marks Fela Kuti's 87th posthumous birthday this week, Okayplayer and OkayAfrica celebrate the legendary musician's life and legacy with stories that explore his lasting impact on music, ...
Uproxx

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Lola Brooke, Lil Baby, and Quavo. While it’s not the busiest week, there’s plenty to get into for fans of pretty much every kind ...